Philanthropy

American Dog Rescue

American Dog Rescue is committed to finding a home for every adoptable dog in the U.S. by placing healthy dogs in permanent homes that are the right fit for the animal and its family. (Founder)

 

 

 

Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County, Florida

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County joined the national organization in 1965 and have grown along with the movement. We now have 13 facilities with a membership of over 13,000 youth, making us one of the largest Boys & Girls Club organizations in the nation. (Board Member)

 

 

Image Reborn

Image Reborn‘s mission is to provide no-cost healing retreats to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The focus is on encouraging women to reclaim their sense of personal power and to strengthen them in their journey toward healing on all levels and living fully. (Chairman Advisory Board)

 

 

Imagine America Foundation

The Imagine America Foundation provides awards, scholarships, sponsorship and development, research support, and promotion of the benefits of career colleges to the general public. (Former Trustee and Board Advisor)

 

 

 

Salt Lake County Animal Services

Salt Lake County Animal Services is a government agency that provides consistent, reliable, and professional solutions for animal related problems, which encourage responsible attitudes and allow people and animals to co-exist in a safer environment. (Advisor to Board of F.A.C.E.S., the 501(c)3 support organization)

 

 

The Pasadena Symphony Association

The mission of The Pasadena Symphony Association is to provide orchestral performances of the highest quality and to benefit the community through its music, outreach, and education programs. (Member of Board of Advisors)

 

 

 

No More Homeless Pets

No More Homeless Pets‘ mission is to end the euthanasia of homeless dogs and cats statewide and to promote humane alternatives for feral cats. (Board Member)

 

 

 

Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society is guided by a simple philosophy: kindness to animals builds a better world for all of us. (Contributor)

 

 

 

The Gail Benjamin Fellowship

The Gail Benjamin Fellowship was established in honor of the late Gail Benjamin, a strong and tireless advocate in the field of career education.?(Contributor)

 

 

 

The Utah Animal Adoption Center

The Utah Animal Adoption Center is the only Utah animal rescue organization that rescues from local and regional traditional government and private shelters.  (Contributor & Advisor)

 

 

 

The Living Planet Aquarium

The Living Planet Aquarium is dedicated to celebrating life on Earth by fostering a greater awareness and knowledge of Earth´s diverse ecosystems and creating a deeper understanding of our place in the global system of life.  (Contributor)

 

 

 

The Gail Benjamin Scholarship at Everest College

The Gail Benjamin Scholarship at Everest College (Salt Lake City, Utah). This annual award is given to students that show a specific hardship and are willing to overcome adversity to accomplish their dreams and pursue a rewarding career for themselves and their family.

 

 

 

The American Heart Association

The American Heart Association‘s mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question. (Former Board Member/Contributor)

 

 

 

The American Lung Association

The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. (Former Board Member/Contributor)

 

 

 

paws2help (Advisor to Executive Director)

paws2help provides basic vet care to animals in need in West Palm Beach, Florida. These are animals who would otherwise not receive the care they need, based on their owners’ economic situations. In addition to their mobile vet clinics, paws2help also provides education and spay/neuter services. paws2help is a model for the expansion of low-cost veterinary services nationally and American Dog Rescue believes such a solution for care of all animals is long overdue and an idea whose time has come.

 

Humane Society of Utah (Advisor to Management Team)

Since 1960, the Humane Society of Utah has provided many important services for animals in need, including: shelter, care and adoption services, low-cost spay and neuter programs, foster pet programs and much more. Arthur E. Benjamin, American Dog Rescue’s founder, goes on-air annually to raise thousands of dollars in support of HSU’s work in Utah.

 

 

The Sea Shepherd Foundation (Gold Anniversary Sponsor)

Founded in 1977, Sea Shepherd’s mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. The future of our planet may very well depend in part on their work!

 

 

 

The Humane Society of the United States (National Council Member)

The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection organization, backed by 11 million Americans. They help animals by advocating for better laws to protect animals; conducting campaigns to reform industries; providing animal rescue and emergency response; investigating cases of animal cruelty; and caring for animals through their sanctuaries and wildlife rehabilitation centers, emergency shelters and clinics. American Dog Rescue founder Arthur E. Benjamin has been a leader across many of their programs from ending the annual slaughter of baby Harp seals to dozens of puppy mill busts, from Haitian earthquake relief to the passing of legislation to protect a variety of farm, domestic and wild animals, he, and we are in the forefront of HSUS’s work and accomplishments.

 

paws4people foundation (Chairman of the Advisory Board)

Founded by 12-year-old Kyria Henry in 1999, paws4people helps train and provide service dogs for people in need. Through initiatives like paws4vets, paws4prisons and many others, paws4people places more than 100 service dogs per year, free-of-charge with war veterans with PTSD and other ailments, as well as disabled young people. The organization also helps reduce recidivism rates in the prisons in which inmates are given the privilege of training service dogs.